Based on what the markets reported on 26 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 59.8% above the period average, sitting just 85.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹750 (12.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹1,877. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,072 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,056 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,823 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,355 | ₹3,355 | ₹3,355 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Lucknow APMC on 26 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.